1954 Ford Popular vs. 2000 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2000 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota RAV4 (146 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1954 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Ford Popular. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Toyota RAV4 (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular. 2000 Toyota RAV4 has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1954 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota RAV4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Popular | 2000 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Popular | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2500 mm |
